Book that nail appointment — it’s your time to shine. Getting a manicure, especially at a salon, is a known pick-me-up. Now researchers are sharing a new benefit of visiting a nail salon: “Superficial self-disclosure.” Chit-chat about hobbies and daily life with nail technicians is being linked to increased positive emotions, relaxation, and vitalization, according … Read more
He kept calm and carried on. A TV reporter was apparently robbed while filming a live news update in London — and he barely even flinched. BBC star Harry Low had been assigned to report on heavy rain and flooding in the capital from the streets of suburban Mortlake Monday night, when his backpack was … Read more
When Rachel Williams decided to learn how to play ping pong, the 89-year-old could barely hit a ball. Three years later, the 89-year-old was making headlines in her local newspaper after placing seventh in the sport for her age group at the National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, Pa. Not bad for a pandemic hobby. Williams … Read more
Throughout his acclaimed filmography, Martin Scorsese has been known for left-of-center casting choices. His longtime collaborator and casting director Ellen Lewis said in an interview that they always “try to go outside the box in interesting ways.” For evidence, consider memorable appearances by Scorsese’s mother, Catherine, in “Goodfellas” and the writer Fran Lebowitz as a … Read more
This canine was not happy with her seating assignment. Sputnik, a Shiba Inu, had more than enough legroom during her Alaskan Airlines flight last week as she chewed her way through the metal gate of her kennel. In a now-viral social media post, TikTok user John Krajewski shared a video of Sputnik standing at the … Read more
More like wo-man’s best friend. Dogs are more likely to listen to women than men for one surprising reason, a new study published in the journal Communications Biology found. While conducting a series of brain scans on trained dogs, researchers based at Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary found similarities between the brains of the poked-and-prodded … Read more
This summer’s festival lineup is sick — but not in the way you want it to be. A new study by UK cleaning brand Method has over a fifth of 18- to 24-year-olds confessing they don’t wash their hands at festivals. The survey of 1,500 Brits revealed a staggering 26% of them only wash their hands … Read more
Before she was a queen, she was a tennis star — well, kind of. During an appearance at Wimbledon to watch the quarter-finals on Wednesday, Queen Camilla, 75, was introduced to two ball girls and one ball boy — and she confessed to doing the same job many years ago. “You have to be very … Read more
Sun’s out, paws out — more than one in 10 pet owners put sunscreen on their pet. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 US pet owners split evenly by region, where during the summer, 15% apply sunblock to their pet. Through other small, mighty precautions, like checking the temperature of the pavement before walks … Read more
Go ahead, have a cheeseburger. A new study finds that whole-fat dairy — including cheese, whole yogurt and whole milk — can help to prevent heart attacks, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. What’s more, the study found that unprocessed red meat “can be part of a healthy diet.” Those are the surprising results from experts … Read more
Forgetting something? Can’t recall the actor’s name — you know, the one from that movie? Maybe you need more red wine and cherries in your diet, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that people whose diets were poor in flavanols — a substance found in certain foods — had better memories after three years … Read more
Experts say you should aim for six to eight hours of quality rest a night, but that’s often easier said than done. An estimated 50 to 70 million people in the US have ongoing sleep disorders, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. And not getting a good slumber can have serious consequences. … Read more
Marissa Lawrence is opening up about life in the spotlight. The wife of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was pressed Thursday in an Instagram “ask me anything” about what it’s like to have people believe they “know [her] so well” based on what’s seen on social media. “It definitely catches me off guard sometimes cause I … Read more
Nicolas Cage has narrowed down his entire filmography spanning over four decades to his top 5 favorite films. Appearing on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Thursday, the Academy Award winner took a trip down memory lane with the host while promoting his new film, “Renfield.” While Cage, whose real name is Nicolas Coppola, has … Read more
Despite the world shutting down for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it apparently hasn’t negatively affected people’s overall happiness. According to a study published in the annual World Happiness Report that surveyed more than 100,000 people in 137 countries, respondents are happier now than before the coronavirus caused worldwide lockdowns and worldwide uncertainty. The … Read more
“Aging is a fact of life,” Steven Kotler told The Post — but “old is all a mindset.” The 55-year-old author looks at ways to improve longevity and maintain peak performance in his new book “Gnar Country: Growing Old Staying Rad.” “You got to shift your mindset, that’s where you want to go first,” Kotler — … Read more
A new way to treat depression may be on the horizon. A growing body of research points to an unlikely cause of the affliction — inflammation — that could lead to more targeted solutions for those suffering from the disorder, the Washington Post reported. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to illness or injury. The body … Read more
This wedding planner went viral on TikTok after she revealed that brides shouldn’t wear a bra on the morning of their big day. Julia, who owns the wedding planning business Day by Drachenberg, has garnered millions of views for her tips, which have recently resurfaced. Her video has hit more than 5.3 million views since … Read more
The new year has not been kind to Bam Margera or Priscilla Presley, and as it turns out, the two share a surprising connection. The 43-year-old “Jackass” star reportedly posted two pictures with Elvis Presley’s widow, 77, Tuesday on his private Instagram account, @captaincreamstain. He captioned one of them, “Lunch with prescilla Presley,” spelling her … Read more
It wasn’t “game over” for Angela Lansbury. The late actress learned to play a video game for her final film role in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” — despite the fact she was 96 years of age. Lansbury filmed her small part in the movie prior to her death last October, playing the game … Read more